Overview
An organization is seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to join their legal team. This full-time position supports commercial operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of technology and data licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, partnership deals, and vendor agreements. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Finance, Product, and executive leadership to facilitate business transactions while managing legal risk. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment and acts as a business partner.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, data licensing deals, master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and vendor/supplier contracts
- Serve as the primary legal contact for Sales and Business Development on contract-related matters
- Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to streamline contracting
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, liability exposure, intellectual property ownership, and data privacy obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including tracking, execution, renewals, and amendments using contract management tools
- Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters, intellectual property, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries as needed
- Partner with Finance and Revenue Operations teams to ensure deal structures align with revenue recognition requirements
- Support corporate governance activities such as board resolutions, entity maintenance, and compliance initiatives
- Stay current on legal developments in adtech, data privacy, AI regulation, and digital advertising
- Identify opportunities to improve and scale legal processes across the organization
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (required)
- 4–7 years of relevant legal experience focused on commercial and technology transactions (law firm and/or in-house)
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts, including SaaS, data licensing, API, and platform agreements
- Solid understanding of data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA and their intersection with commercial agreements
- Experience in adtech, martech, digital media, or data intelligence sectors is strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms
- Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with programmatic advertising, real-time bidding (RTB), supply path optimization, or connected TV (CTV) platforms
- Familiarity with MRC standards, IAB frameworks, or digital advertising industry self-regulatory bodies
- Experience supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles and working directly with revenue-generating teams
- Exposure to intellectual property licensing, open-source compliance, or AI/ML data use agreements
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered and 50% coverage for dependents
- Generous parental and maternity leave
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Remote-first work environment within the DC or New York metro areas
- Casual and flexible work environment
- Annual team events
- Opportunities for career advancement into sales leadership roles
- International and domestic travel opportunities
Location
This position is based in New York, NY or McLean, VA, with a remote-first work style requiring presence in the DC or New York metropolitan areas.